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  6 Summer Cross-Country Factors To Consider Before Your Next Flight

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/05/2021
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  What Is A Dry Line, And Why Does It Create Severe Weather?

  You've probably heard of a 'dry line', but what exactly is it, and why does it create severe weather?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/17/2021
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  GPS vs. DME Distance For IFR Flying

  GPS and DME are two separate systems that calculate two different types of distance. GPS calculates your distance across the ground, while DME calculates slant range.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/17/2021
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  What Is Vapor Lock, And Why Does It Happen?

  At some point, you've probably had a hard time starting your plane's engine. If you're flying a fuel-injected airplane and it's warm outside, chances are the problem you had was related to vapor lock.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/03/2021

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  Why Is Spring So Windy?

  You've probably noticed over the past few months that there are a lot of windy and gusty days in the spring. But why is that the case?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/29/2021
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  Demystifying The ACS In 4 Steps

  In 2016, the FAA replaced the PTS with the ACS for private and instrument applicants. This move came after years of deliberation within the FAA as well as industry executives.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/01/2021
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  The Difference Between MDA and DA

  You've probably heard of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and Decision Altitude (DA), but what are they, and how do they differ?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/17/2021
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  4 Common Aerodynamic Misconceptions

  Here are 4 common misconceptions, and what really happens in each scenario:

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/15/2021
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  10 Regulations To Know Before Your Private Pilot Checkride

  To help you out, we've grouped some essential regulations together with the information you'll need for your checkride.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/10/2021

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  6 Ways To Interpret The Clouds On Your Next Flight

  By learning to read the clouds around you, you can gather critical information about current and future flight conditions.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/01/2021
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  3 Ways Thunderstorms Form

  Here's what turns a simple unstable atmosphere into a severe weather event.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 03/18/2021
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  4 Reasons To Switch To An Electronic Flight Bag

  Your source of navigational charts, procedures, and information will always be a personal preference, but here are our top reasons for making the switch to digital.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 02/25/2021
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  4 Reasons You Might Not Use Full Flaps On Landing

  Partial flap landings aren't too common in general aviation, but here are some reasons you might decide to not use your full flap setting.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 02/13/2021
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  7 Tips For A Perfect Departure Briefing

  You've started up your plane, taxied out, and completed your runup.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/23/2021
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  4 Differences Of Learning To Fly A High Wing Vs. Low Wing Aircraft

  Chances are you'll fly both types in your aviation career. So what are the differences? Here are 4 of the biggest ones...

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/14/2021